squatsSquat is one of those exercises that gives you the biggest bang for your buck whether it is for fat loss or strength development. When it comes to the depth of the squats, it can be a very debatable topic not just among the personal trainers, physiotherapists and exercise physiologists but also many experienced exercisers. As a Perth personal trainer, I often come across people who think that full squats are bad for the knees and some even think that it’s bad for the low back. Usually, these sort of information could comes from their well-meaning friends, personal trainers or physiotherapists. According to a study published in 1961 by Karl Klein from University of Texas, deep squats are bad for knees due to the high level of shear force on the knee joint. Since then, there were recommendations made in certain health and fitness organizations that full squats should never be attempted in exercise program and only half or parallel squats should be performed. Parallel squat is when you get down to the level where your thighs are parallel to the ground.

What’s a Deep Squat?

full squatA deep squat can be defined as a squat performed with the hips going below the knee joint when at the bottom position of the exercise.

Is Deep Squat Really Bad For Your Knees & Low Back?

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weight lossWhen it comes to weight loss, many people think that doing everything under the sun is the way to go. It’s not hard to understand why everyone get so confused how to go about losing weight when practically every week there is a new fad or idea that pops up that says this is going to be the breakthrough of weight loss. Honestly, weight loss can’t more be more confusing and there is so much we can do in the given amount of time at our disposal. If weight loss is your priority, then avoid the following pitfalls.

Pitfalls #1 – Focusing on Fat-Burning Zone Aerobic

This is the most common thing inactive people do when the New Year start is get into long slow distance aerobics such as walk, slow jog or cycling and stay in the fat-burning zone. The belief is that you burn more fat in the fat-burning zone therefore it’s great for weight loss. Although it sounds logical, it seldom work in practical sense. To learn why, go to this link: Fat-Burning Zone the Overrated Weight Loss Approach

Pitfalls #2 – Focusing on Functional “Core” Training

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Can a Gym Membership Really Get You in Shape?

January 4, 2012

Hey there! This is TC.
How you going? I need a small favour from you. I’ve just posted a interesting post about signing up for a gym membership for the New Year. I need you opinion about this topic. Would you mind posting your opinion? Thanks a million if you could post one. See ya at the blog.

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Got Fat Hanging Out? Do This…

January 3, 2012

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How you going? Just updated the blog about how to lose the extra fat. If you got some to lose, see ya at the blog.

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10 Things You Can Do for Better Fat Loss in 2012

December 31, 2011

hey there!
I like to wish you a Happy new year filled with success. I have just updated my blog about 10 Things YOu Can Do for Better Fat Loss in 2012. See ya there!

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#1 Limiting Factor in Fat Loss Success

December 27, 2011

Hey there!
Hope you’re very well. I have just updated this old and dusty blog about the #1 limiting factor in fat loss. When it comes to weight loss, there are many factors that interplay to impact your success. But no one factor can have as much impact as this #1 limiting factor mentioned here. See ya at the blog. (:

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Merry Christmas to You!

December 21, 2011

Hey there! I want to thank you for being loyal subscriber at this blog and just want to wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I made a video to wish you a very Merry Christmas. See ya at the blog.

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Lose a Dress Size in 4 Weeks or Your Money Back Boot Camp Challenge

October 13, 2011

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How you going? Hope your week is great. I’ve just updated my blog about a “Lose a Dress Size” Workout Challenge that I’ll be running pretty soon. To find out more, see ya at the blog.

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Perth Hardstyle Kettlebell Training Client Success Story Interview

September 24, 2011

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How you going? Just updated my blog on how cool Hardstyle Kettlebell Training has changed my clients’ life. See ya at the blog.

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What is Kettlebell Training?

September 21, 2011

Hey there! How you going? Just updated my blog about what really is kettlebell training. Despite its increased popularity, many people is still clueless about what it is. So I thought I explained it in the blog. See ya there! (=

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